Set within a tiny, peaceful mountain village in the heart of the Garfagnana (province of Lucca), this beautifully renovated detached cottage offers a perfect blend of contemporary comfort and Tuscan charm.

Recently refurbished to a high standard throughout, Casa Peppina has a fresh, modern feel, with tasteful furnishings, quality finishes, and thoughtful design across every space.

Despite its tranquil setting, the village benefits from a friendly local bar/small shop, where you can enjoy a coffee, pick up essentials, or even order fresh bread - a lovely touch of authentic Italian life.

The House:
The property is arranged over two levels, offering flexible living ideal for families or small groups.
On the ground floor, you will find:
Hallway
• Two comfortable double bedrooms
• A modern shower room
• A bright living/dining area with Smart TV
• A fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and island . Double doors open onto a small balcony with views over the pool and surrounding mountains - a perfect spot for morning coffee.

On the lower ground floor:

• Second living room with double doors leading directly to the garden and pool area, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor flow.
• Shower room ideal for changing before and after using the pool, to keep house dry. Here there is also a washing machine.

Annexe (Ideal for Added Privacy)
Accessed from the garden, the annexe provides an excellent additional space for guests seeking a little more independence.
It includes:
• A double bedroom
• En-suite shower room with large shower and double basin, bidet
• Kitchenette
• Small dining area and comfortable seating
This setup works perfectly for multi-generational stays or couples travelling together.

Outdoor Living
The outdoor space has been designed for relaxation and enjoying the surrounding landscape:
• Private infinity style swimming pool with internal steps(7m x 4m)
• Sunbathing area
• Outdoor dining space
• Comfortable lounge seating
• A gazebo-style day bed with beautiful mountain views
The garden is ideal for long, relaxed days in the Tuscan sunshine.
Parking is immediately opposite the house.

Location
Situated in a small, sleepy mountain village in the Garfagnana, this is an ideal base for those looking to experience authentic Tuscany away from the crowds.
You're surrounded by nature, walking opportunities, and traditional village life - yet still within reach of Lucca and other key destinations.
The hilltop traditional village of Casciana boasts 250 inhabitants, a busy bar/ basic shop which can supply all essentials including fresh bread. The bar owners will also cook on request. This is a taste of real Italy, living in an authentic historical village which is set amongst the mountains, and surrounded by wonderful views.

The village is around 3kms to the closest restaurant and after this point there is a good choice of restaurants and bars. The closest larger village is Camporgiano a five minute drive away with a couple of restaurants, pizzerias and bars; inhabited castle; supermarket and pharmacy. There is also a train station for easy exploration of the entire area.
The village of Piazza al Serchio is also only a 5 min drive away - across the river, and all facilities can be found here including traditional local shops, a small Tuesday morning market when the village comes alive, a river, and some bars and eating places.
This area has a real feel of the true Italy.
In terms of larger towns, there is Castelnuovo the busy market town which is 20 mins or so away, the wonderful mediaeval town of Barga, renowned for its music, art, cathedral and great dining is 45 minutes away and the fully walled city of Lucca, which is a must for a day out, 1 hr 15 mins or so. Here you can meander or cylce on the intact walls, designer shop til you drop, go to a concert, enjoy a daily opera recital or just people watch in the grand piazzas.

Closer to hand and a 15 minute or so drive is the ancient fortress of Verrucole with its stunning views of the entire area, and it's interactive museum. Close to here you will also find the Buffardello park where you can tree climb and zip wire and enjoy various challenges in the forest - suitable for both children and the most adventurous of adults.
Gramolazzo, just a 15 minute drive away provides the thrill of swimming in a lake, and less than half hour away there is the lake of Vagli with its submerged village and its famous lake zipwire.

If adventure is your thing then you may also wish to visit the Parco Levegliese and sample rock climbing or river canyoning around a 45 minute drive away, and you may wish to combine this with a tour of the fascinating wind caves a further 15 minutes on.

This is an ideal opportunity to stay in a fully renovated, quality mountain village house, with fantastic views, a wonderful pool, and experience the real Italy!